Question 1

Which of these would NOT fit the culture Mary Barra was trying to build at General Motors?

Accepted Answer

A) It's ok to make assumptions about that other people think. 
B) Focus on foundational issues. 
C) Build an environment where people feel engaged. 
D) Have fun and build teamwork. 
A) It's ok to make assumptions about that other people think. 
B) Focus on foundational issues. 
C) Build an environment where people feel engaged. 
D) Have fun and build teamwork.

Question 2

The deepest or innermost level of organizational culture is values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You are applying for a job at a variety of different companies.How will you determine whether you will be a good fit at those firms?

Accepted Answer

The most important thing you can do is r

Question 4

The firm places its employees into five-person groups and gives them projects that are to be completed by each group with minimum direction from a project leader.Compensation in the firm is divided into two parts-that earned for your primary job,and that earned for work in your group.Once each year,training seminars are conducted for all company employees to learn the latest techniques in collaboration.This firm has an ____________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A) people-oriented 
B) detail-oriented 
C) team-oriented 
D) outcome-oriented 
A) people-oriented 
B) detail-oriented 
C) team-oriented 
D) outcome-oriented

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding the attraction-selection-attrition ASA process?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals self-select the companies for which they choose to work. 
B) Due to economic circumstances,companies today hire people for fit with the job only and are much less concerned about fit with the culture. 
C) The ASA process aids organizations in maintaining the relative heterogeneity of employee personalities and values. 
D) Person-organization misfit has only a minor impact on employee turnover. 
A) Individuals self-select the companies for which they choose to work. 
B) Due to economic circumstances,companies today hire people for fit with the job only and are much less concerned about fit with the culture. 
C) The ASA process aids organizations in maintaining the relative heterogeneity of employee personalities and values. 
D) Person-organization misfit has only a minor impact on employee turnover.

Question 6

What are the fundamental elements that create a culture?

Accepted Answer

Key to the creation of a culture is the

Question 7

Firms with an aggressive culture can face a number of lawsuits because of the focus on outperforming the competitor at all costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A strong culture always outperforms a weak culture because of the consistency of expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Shared principles,standards and goals are

Accepted Answer

A) artifacts. 
B) values. 
C) beliefs. 
D) assumptions. 
A) artifacts. 
B) values. 
C) beliefs. 
D) assumptions.

Question 10

A statement of purpose describing who the company is and what it does is a _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A statement of purpose describing who the...

Question 11

A firm that uses a ranking system where employees are pitted against each other for the top rewards is more likely to have an aggressive culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What was the "culture clash heard around the world?"

Accepted Answer

A) The merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler 
B) The merger of CBS and Viacom 
C) The merger of Kraft and Heinz 
D) The merger of Vodafone and Mannesmann 
A) The merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler 
B) The merger of CBS and Viacom 
C) The merger of Kraft and Heinz 
D) The merger of Vodafone and Mannesmann

Question 13

What is employee onboarding?

Accepted Answer

Onboarding is the process thro

Question 14

"People are generally dishonest" is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) cultural orientation. 
B) cultural artifact. 
C) cultural value. 
D) cultural assumption. 
A) cultural orientation. 
B) cultural artifact. 
C) cultural value. 
D) cultural assumption.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding the dimensions of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees tend to stay longer in people-oriented cultures. 
B) Outcome-oriented cultures hold managers accountable for success,but not other employees. 
C) In team-oriented cultures,managers have less positive relationships with their subordinates than in other cultures. 
D) Proactive behavior tends to emerge often in stable companies. 
A) Employees tend to stay longer in people-oriented cultures. 
B) Outcome-oriented cultures hold managers accountable for success,but not other employees. 
C) In team-oriented cultures,managers have less positive relationships with their subordinates than in other cultures. 
D) Proactive behavior tends to emerge often in stable companies.

Question 16

Angelina has just accepted a new job.Her career counselor would offer her which of the following pieces of advice if she wanted to ensure that Angelina gets "on board" in the new firm quickly?

Accepted Answer

A) Leave every day exactly at quitting time to show you're punctual and respectful of work-life boundaries. 
B) Do not worry about impression management.You got the job so they already think you're great. 
C) Do not ask too many questions,as this would reveal your weaknesses. 
D) Try to build success early on in your tenure at the company.Volunteer for projects and complete them effectively.Show your value to the firm. 
A) Leave every day exactly at quitting time to show you're punctual and respectful of work-life boundaries. 
B) Do not worry about impression management.You got the job so they already think you're great. 
C) Do not ask too many questions,as this would reveal your weaknesses. 
D) Try to build success early on in your tenure at the company.Volunteer for projects and complete them effectively.Show your value to the firm.

Question 17

The culture of a company is heavily impacted by the culture of its nation of origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Creating a safety culture can reduce accidents,improve employee retention and increase profitability due to reduced workers' compensation claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The corner office,mahogany desks and credenzas,gold name plates on office doors and reserved parking places are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) cultural beliefs. 
B) cultural assumptions. 
C) cultural artifacts. 
D) cultural values. 
A) cultural beliefs. 
B) cultural assumptions. 
C) cultural artifacts. 
D) cultural values.

Question 20

The Japanese culture emphasizes harmony,so it is highly unlikely a Japanese company would have an aggressive culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these would NOT fit the culture Mary Barra was trying to build at General Motors?

The deepest or innermost level of organizational culture is values.

You are applying for a job at a variety of different companies.How will you determine whether you will be a good fit at those firms?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the attraction-selection-attrition ASA process?

What are the fundamental elements that create a culture?

Firms with an aggressive culture can face a number of lawsuits because of the focus on outperforming the competitor at all costs.

A strong culture always outperforms a weak culture because of the consistency of expectations.

Shared principles,standards and goals are

A statement of purpose describing who the company is and what it does is a _________________.

A firm that uses a ranking system where employees are pitted against each other for the top rewards is more likely to have an aggressive culture.

What was the "culture clash heard around the world?"

What is employee onboarding?

"People are generally dishonest" is an example of a

Which of the following statements is true regarding the dimensions of culture?

Angelina has just accepted a new job.Her career counselor would offer her which of the following pieces of advice if she wanted to ensure that Angelina gets "on board" in the new firm quickly?

The culture of a company is heavily impacted by the culture of its nation of origin.

Creating a safety culture can reduce accidents,improve employee retention and increase profitability due to reduced workers' compensation claims.

The corner office,mahogany desks and credenzas,gold name plates on office doors and reserved parking places are examples of

The Japanese culture emphasizes harmony,so it is highly unlikely a Japanese company would have an aggressive culture.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

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Exam 15: Organizational Culture

Which of these would NOT fit the culture Mary Barra was trying to build at General Motors?

The deepest or innermost level of organizational culture is values.

You are applying for a job at a variety of different companies.How will you determine whether you will be a good fit at those firms?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the attraction-selection-attrition ASA process?

What are the fundamental elements that create a culture?

Firms with an aggressive culture can face a number of lawsuits because of the focus on outperforming the competitor at all costs.

A strong culture always outperforms a weak culture because of the consistency of expectations.

Shared principles,standards and goals are

A statement of purpose describing who the company is and what it does is a _________________.

A firm that uses a ranking system where employees are pitted against each other for the top rewards is more likely to have an aggressive culture.

What was the "culture clash heard around the world?"

What is employee onboarding?

"People are generally dishonest" is an example of a

Which of the following statements is true regarding the dimensions of culture?

Angelina has just accepted a new job.Her career counselor would offer her which of the following pieces of advice if she wanted to ensure that Angelina gets "on board" in the new firm quickly?

The culture of a company is heavily impacted by the culture of its nation of origin.

Creating a safety culture can reduce accidents,improve employee retention and increase profitability due to reduced workers' compensation claims.

The corner office,mahogany desks and credenzas,gold name plates on office doors and reserved parking places are examples of

The Japanese culture emphasizes harmony,so it is highly unlikely a Japanese company would have an aggressive culture.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Filters